Samsung Freestyle: An Itty-bitty Portable Projector That Can Put Netflix Just About Anywhere

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Samsung just got a lot more portable. At  on Tuesday, the company added The Freestyle, an ultraportable smart , to its lineup. 
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Samsung is also offering various accessories to enhance the device. There are lens caps that can create mood lighting, a waterproofing case for outdoor use and a USB-C portable battery for outlet-free projecting. There's even a base that will allow you to screw the projector into a light bulb socket.

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, while cute and compact, historically come with some downsides. They tend to be relatively dim compared to standard TVs or even traditional home theater projectors. They also often have lower levels of image quality, which means they might not even reach 1080p, let alone . And while they're portable, many still have to be plugged in. Some come with batteries or the ability to use a battery pack, but those tend to last just a few hours. 

While Samsung's The Freestyle does offer full HD resolution, it appears to lack an internal battery. You'll have to spring for a USB-C portable battery if you want to use this projector away from a plug. Samsung has yet to specify the pricing and availability of its numerous accessories, which include a battery-filled base made especially for the device.   

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The Freestyle is part of Samsung's Lifestyle brand, which is home to some of the TV-maker's most ambitious and expensive products, including  and , which is made especially for outdoor environments. 

Our current picks for also have smart capabilities, but they lack auto-focusing features and the plethora of accessories that are available with Samsung's newest offering. Those projectors currently hover around $600. Given its placement in the Lifestyle lineup, the $899 price seems to fit in line with Samsung's other high-end products.  
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Samsung made numerous TV announcements alongside the Freestyle in advance of CES 2022, including its . Additionally, the company updated its  and  models, added a  with access to cloud services and debuted a  to recharge.




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